US No. 172 Busch Carbide Tapered Fissure (Cone) Bur | Busch No. 23 016 – HP | Pack of 6

The carbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur from Busch & Co. GmbH is a precision-engineered rotary cutting instrument designed to deliver consistent, controlled material removal across a range of technical and clinical applications. Manufactured in Germany, this instrument meets the exacting standards professionals demand in both dental and technical workflows.

Product Details

This instrument is classified as a Carbide Cutter, Taper (Cone) Flat, and carries the standard ISO classification: 500 104 168 006 016 (ISO reference 23 016, US No. 172). It is supplied as a pack of 6, ensuring you have reliable, consistent tooling on hand for demanding work schedules.

Applications

The carbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur is well-suited for the following dental laboratory applications:

	Crown and Bridge Technology — Shaping, trimming and finishing of crown and bridge frameworks in the laboratory.
	Plastics Technology — Shaping, trimming and finishing of acrylic dentures and appliances.
	Model Making — Trimming and detailing of plaster and stone models.
	Model Casting Technique — Finishing and adjustment of cast metal frameworks.

Instrument Dimensions

Per ISO 6360, the size number is the maximum head diameter in tenths of a millimeter. See our Busch Bur Size Chart for the full size conversion table, shank codes, and color ring guide.

Why Choose This Carbide Cutter?

As a carbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur, this instrument offers the hardness and edge retention that carbide is renowned for, enabling clean cuts with minimal vibration and heat generation. The taper (cone) flat geometry provides versatile access to a variety of surface contours and internal angles, making it an adaptable tool across multiple disciplines.

All Busch instruments, including this carbide taper (cone) flat cutter dental bur, are proudly Made in Germany, reflecting a longstanding commitment to precision manufacturing and quality control.

FAQ

What is included in a single purchase? Each order contains a pack of 6 carbide taper (cone) flat cutters (23 016, US No. 172).

What ISO classification does this bur carry? This instrument is classified under ISO: 500 104 168 006 016.

Where is this instrument manufactured? It is manufactured in Germany by Busch & Co. GmbH.

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Manufacturer literature: Busch catalogs and product brochures for this line are available in our Busch Burs Catalog Library.